Robert “Chino” Montalvo and Baby (Lower West Side series) 1992

Milton Rogovin's 1992 black and white photograph, "Robert “Chino” Montalvo and Baby (Lower West Side series)," captures a tender moment between a father and his young child. The photograph is a part of Rogovin's extensive documentation of the Lower West Side of Buffalo, New York, highlighting the lives of everyday people in the neighborhood. The intimate portrayal of the father holding his child on his lap creates a sense of love and connection, contrasting with the sparseness of the surrounding environment. The image exemplifies Rogovin’s commitment to social realism, capturing the beauty and dignity in the lives of marginalized communities.